Philips FC6142 - Manual (Page 10)

Cleaning
Always remove the adapter from the wall socket before you clean the
charger.
1 When you have used the appliance to suck up liquid (FC6142 only),
always empty and dry the dust compartment after use.
2 Clean the appliance and the charger with a damp cloth.
Emptying and cleaning the dust compartment (FC6144/
FC6140)
Make sure you empty and clean the dust compartment regularly.
Quick cleaning
To empty the dust compartment quickly:
1 Press the nozzle release button (1) and take the detachable nozzle
off the appliance (2) (Fig. 11).
2 Shake the contents of the dust compartment out into a
dustbin (Fig. 12).
thorough cleaning
1 Hold the appliance over a dustbin, press the dust compartment
release button (1) and remove the dust compartment (2) (Fig. 13).
2 Remove the filter unit from the dust compartment (Fig. 14).
3 Empty the dust compartment by shaking it with your free
hand (Fig. 15).
4 If necessary, clean the dust compartment with a damp cloth.
5 If necessary, clean the filter unit. See section ‘Cleaning the filter unit
(FC6144/FC6140)’.
6 To reattach the dust compartment, align the slot on the dust
compartment with the projection on the appliance. First attach the
bottom of the dust compartment (1) and then push the top of the
dust compartment towards the appliance (2) until it locks into
place (‘click’) (Fig. 16).
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